Yakima City Planning Division submitted proposed changes to the Yakima Municipal Code on August 28, 2026. The changes would amend the definition of halfway houses and add secure community transition facilities to the code. The public has until September 11, 2026, to comment on the proposed changes. The City of Yakima Planning Division is the lead agency for this review. The City of Yakima will review public comments before making a final decision on the code changes. The next step is for the City Council to consider the proposed amendments at a future meeting.
Yakima City Approves Zoning Changes
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- ⚠Yakima City Planning Division submitted proposed changes to the Yakima Municipal Code on August 28, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The changes would amend the definition of halfway housesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The changes would add secure community transition facilities to the codeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The public has until September 11, 2026, to comment on the proposed changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The City of Yakima Planning Division is the lead agency for this reviewNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The City of Yakima will review public comments before making a final decision on the code changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The next step is for the City Council to consider the proposed amendments at a future meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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